Nick Wade from Northfield and the Curious Quant discuss the impact of COVID on risk modeling frameworks, assumptions, and how the recent movements in asset markets may or may not impact the short and long-term assumptions of asset owners.
COVID Popup Podcast: Curious Quant and Nick Wade discuss if risk models have something to say about pandemic risk.
The Austin advantage: Texas Teachers talks optimism, innovation and growth
Jase Auby, TRS's celebrated CIO, explains why TPA doesn't fit with its culture; why community push back on data centres could turn out to be an investor advantage, and argues the case for continuing to invest in fossil fuels. Top1000funds.com sat down with the CIO in his Austin office for an all-encompassing conversation.
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Forget sovereign debt as a safe haven: Mercer
The status of sovereign debt as a safe-haven investment has been put into question and the whole approach to bond investing may need to be revisited, according to Mercer, which has urged institutional investors to focus in the coming year on the ‘new realities’ of the global marketplace, which includes sufficient flexibility in their portfolios.mrec4inarticleinline
Israel’s offshore resources to secure SWF future
Israel is considering establishing its first sovereign wealth fund within one year using revenues from recent offshore natural-gas finds, following calls by the International Monetary Fund to do so.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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Empirical literature and MSCI analysis show that high implementation costs indicate there is little evidence the average managers in either emerging market or small caps have produced either higher or more persistent risk-adjusted returns relative to their developed market and mid-cap peers. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Islamic Finance Opportunity for Long-Term Growth
Governed by distinct moral and legal codes, Islamic finance differs greatly from conventional investment approaches, emphasizing the sharing of risk and reward. This Vision Focus paper highlights this alternative form of investing and how it is becoming increasingly attractive to investors around the world. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Sovereign Wealth Funds Emerging from the Financial Crisis
Drawing on the expertise of our leading authorities on sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), this Vision paper assesses the implications of the financial crisis on SWFs, examining how the crisis has altered public perception, challenges posed and how SWFs might engage in the debate over a new financial world order. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline
Pensions Strengthening the DC Model for the Future
With the growth of defined contribution (DC) assets now outpacing that of defined benefit (DB) assets globally, DC models are being examined more closely than ever before. This Vision paper explores ways to strengthen DC plans so that they deliver an effective long-term solution to meet retirement needs globally. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline
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